KanCare 2.0 and prison project draw Kansas lawmakers scrutiny
Kansas lawmakers pressed for a master plan linking the Osawatomie State Hospital privatization to the Lansing prison rebuild. Critics warn the 300 million lease purchase and a 20 year commitment may lack proper vetting while supporters argue Osawatomie and the prison overhaul are overdue. Brownback defends the projects and KanCare 2.0 set to launch January 2019 amid calls to delay.
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Lawrence mulls five transit hub sites and mixed use idea
Lawrence officials consider five sites for a potential transit hub including downtown and near the University of Kansas with Vermont Street as a non indoor option. City advisers weigh transit efficiency, costs, land prices, and family neighborhood access while seeking public input until December 17.
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Proposed transit hub locations for Lawrence city study
City of Lawrence analysis reviews five sites A through E for a new transit hub. Site A on Vermont Street keeps current travel times with outdoor bays. Site B near Vermont Street parking lot supports indoor facility but limits fleet operations. Site C at Bob Billings Crestline offers indoor space and closer centrality but not full fleet, KU owned. Site D at Stewart Ave near 19th–21st streets provides indoor facility with KU Endowment ownership and centralized access. Site E Clinton Parkway Lawrence Ave off-street options with KU Endowment ownership. all consider constructability, property cost, and travel times.
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Lottery Draw Snippets From Weekend Totals
Readable fragments show Powerball numbers for Saturday with 25 36 37 55 60 and Mega Millions for Friday listing 6 37 46 60 70 with a Mega Ball 24. No context on dates or jurisdictions is provided.
Births in Lawrence A Girl To Ben Sherwood and Sarah Raser
In Lawrence on Friday a daughter was born to Ben Sherwood and Sarah Raser.
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